Level of traffic stress-based classification: A clustering approach for Bogotá, Colombia

Highlights • Data-informed methodology calculates the level of traffic stress of cyclists.• Method scales to massive data sets by coupling a classifier with a predictive model.• Methodology tested on the road network of Bogotá (Colombia)• Web-enabled dashboard supports policy making and interventions to reduce stress.• Number of bicyclists’ collisions per kilometer correlates with higher stress.

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